CPKC Secures Tentative Collective Agreement with Locomotive Engineers
Calgary-headquartered Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has reached a tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). Announced today, November 13, 2025, this crucial deal impacts approximately 300 locomotive engineers working across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel expressed satisfaction with the agreement, underscoring its positive implications for the railroaders involved. This resolution is part of a larger strategy by CPKC, which recently finalized 13 similar agreements with various unions representing around 360 employees throughout the United States. These agreements, pending ratification by union members, are vital for ensuring the continued safe and efficient delivery of services, thereby supporting businesses and economic growth across North America.
As the sole single-line transnational railway connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, CPKC serves as a critical economic artery. Its Calgary base plays a significant role in this extensive network, encompassing roughly 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders.
Locally, CPKC is a key driver in Calgary's economic landscape, notably through its involvement in the Prairie Economic Gateway initiative. This collaboration with the City of Calgary and Rocky View County aims to establish the region as an inland port, projected to generate over $7 billion in economic activity and create more than 30,000 jobs over the next decade. Beyond its commercial operations, CPKC also demonstrates local commitment through initiatives like "CPKC Has Heart," which has contributed to cardiovascular health programs at institutions such as the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and the Alberta Children's Hospital.
This latest agreement reinforces CPKC's operational stability, a factor that resonates directly with Calgary's strategic position in continental trade and its broader community well-being.
